Pumpkins, Parties, and Frights: How to Spend This Weekend in Texarkana & Beyond

It's the weekend before Halloween, and the fall and spooky fun continues. Here are some great events happening this weekend in Texarkana and beyond for October 23rd & 24th.

West 7th Street Fear and Fall Fest House of Horror

Open Friday and Saturday at 7 PM. You can get ticket prices on their Facebook page. Prepare to be scared if you dare.

Gateway Farmers' Market - Saturday

Gateway Farmers Market (Arkansas side) opens at 7 AM to noon. Now open all year round! Find fresh vegetables, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, homemade jellies & Jams, crafts and more. Located at 602 East Jefferson in Texarkana, Arkansas. 

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Pumpkin Patches

It time! If you are looking for the perfect pumpkin? Here's a few places to check out in our area. Read more at Best Pumpkin Patches Near Texarkana to Visit This Fall

World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

Sprint Cars are coming to Texarkana at the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Texarkana 67 Speedway. Two big races on Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24. Find out more at Texarkana 67 Speedway Hosts World of Outlaws Debut This Weekend

Tapas & Wine 2026- Saturday

Get ready to step back into the Roaring ’20s for a night of great food, good wine and giving back to the community! Tapas & Wine 2026 at The Collins Home in Texarkana promises tasty Tapas bites and live music all benefiting HandsOn Texarkana. Find out more at Roaring 20s Evening of Wine, Food & Giving Back Oct 24

Destination Downtown - Saturday

It's the 9th Annual Destination Downtown in historic downtown Texarkana. It's going to be a huge night of music, food, drinks and entertainment all leading up to Mark Chesnutt. More details at Destination Downtown Texarkana 2026: Mark Chesnutt & Live Music

And Beyond...

Piney Park Fall Festival & Spooky Trail - in  Marshall, Friday & Saturday

Piney Park for the whole family. There is a ton of things to do for the kids and adults. Find out about tickets and all the fun attractions at Piney Park Fall Festival & Spooky Trail Guide in Marshall, TX

Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl -  Saturday

It's the annual Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl on Saturday. it's a full day of food, fun and a zombie parade too! Find out more at Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl Returns October 24 With Spooky Fun